Cushion-tire.



No. 655,05D. Patented luly 3L' |900.

U. P. BROWN.

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OSCAR P. BROWN, OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, ASSIGNOR TO W'EBBER G. KENDALL, OF SAME PLACE.

CUSHION-TI RE.

SPECIFICATION forming parier Letters Patent No. 655,050,01atea July s1, 1900.

Application filed March 1'7, 1900. Serial No; 9,055i (No model.)

To @ZZ whom it may concern:

Beit known that I, OSCAR P.. BROWN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Providence, in the county of Providence and State of Rhode Island, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in`Oushion-Tires; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make 'and use the same. v Y

My invention relates to cushion-tires and the means by which they are attached to vehicle-wheels and itconsists, preferably, of a continuous-tread tire provided with trans verse openings forming seats for the recep tion of attaching devices and vertical kerfs intersecting said openings, by means of which their seats, the tread or rim is provided with the attaching devices are enabled to be placed in their seats.

The invention further consists in the novel means employed to attach the cushion-tire to the wheel.

The .principal object of the invention is to provide -a simple and finexpensive form of elastic or cushion tire, which will possess the requisite riding qualities necessary for easy and comfortable travel over rough and uneven roads and at the same time be suiiiciently durable to withstand the usual wear and tear to which it may be subjected.

Another object of the invention is to pro vide for a quick and ready attachment to the wheel or removal therefrom by inexperienced persons.

Other objects will become apparent upon further description of thev invention.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of a portionof the wheel, showing my invention applied thereto in its preferred form; Fig. 2, atransverse section thereof; Fig. 3, a view similar to Fig. 1, showing a modification of my invention; Fig; 4, a transverse section of the modified tire; Fig. 5, a modified form of attaching device; Fig. 6, a perspective view of the preferred form of attaching device, and Figs. 7 and 8 modified forms of tires. y

Referring to the several views, the numeral 1 indicates the felly, and 2 the metal tire, of a portion of an ordinary vehicle-wheel.

The num eral 3 indicates myimproved cushthe openings 7 at their center.

,ion-tire, which consists of a flat base 4, pro-V vided with a tread orj rim-5, of less width than the base, so that aflange 6 will be 55 `formed on each side thereof. intervals the base of lthe tread or rim is At regular provided with transverse openings 7, which form seats or bearings for'the horizontal por tions of the attaching devices, which prefer- 6o ably consist of clips or yokes 8. These yokes are preferably formed with a horizontal portion 9 and arms lO, having oppositely-extending branches 11, said branches being formed with dan ges 12, adapted to engage the flanges 6 of the' elastic tire. Each arm is provided with a perforation for the reception of a screw by means of which the clip or yoke is secured to the wheel.

Y. In order` to insert the clips or yokes into 7o transverse vertical slits 13, which intersect To place the clips in their seat, thehorizontal portion 9 is inserted edgewise into the slit and forced down to the opening 7. Then by giving the clip a slight turn it` will be inserted in the opening. In order to prevent the slits from gapin g or opening at their outer edges, the sections of tire, itbeing preferable to mold them 8o in lengths of about two feet,`may be molded approximately on the curve of the wheel. It

` will not, however, affect the riding qualities of the tire or its durability should the slits gape or open slightly. y i

In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4 the slits 13 are dispensed with, and each attaching device consists of a plain clip or yoke 14, of approximately uniform width. The clips 14 are preferably molded and vulcanized 9o in the tire; but when so constructed the tire need not be molded in a curve. In this form of tire and attaching devices I prefer to use a slightly curved plate having an inwardly-turned flange,`which plate is secured to the faces ofthe felly between eachclip or yoke by screws or nails with thel ange engaging the anges 6 of the rubbertire. By the use of the plates the clipsoryokes may be placed farther apart, as the anges serve roo to rmly hold those portions of the tire between the clips onto the wheel.

The modified form of attaching device shown in Fig. 5 consists of a clip or yoke 17, having the lower ends of its arms provided With opfJ positely-extended branches 18.` These clips are held rrnly in position to clamp the tire tothe wheel by means of plates 19.

construction `to the plates above mentioned,

and their lower edges abut against theV upper edges of the branches 18, with their ilange en' gagingthe side iiange ofy the rubber tire, so that when secured to the respective faces of the wheel the clips will securely hold the tire onto 4thewheel aided by the flanges ofV the.

plates 19. Screws may be employed to further secure the clips rinly in positionf i i In each form of attaching device a smooth` and continuous surface will be presented,`so' that all4 danger of injury to the arms of the;

clips w-i-llbe prevented. a

\ The inner periphery of the cushion-tire is linedwith canvas 20 to prevent the abrasion vof the rubber, andy if found necessary they openings, whereby the attaching devices may be guided and seated in their respective seats.

a base and a tread, the latter being of lessv width than the former, said tire being prof vided with a series of transverse openings,

' independent tire-attaching devices seated in (Shown in dotted lines.) These plates are s irnilarin' said openings, said attaching devices being provided with side flanges to engage the projecting sides of the base of the tire. Y

Y.An-'elastic orf'cushion ttire, cnsisting of a baseprovided with a, tread of less width than the base,and said tread being provided Vwith theupper flanges, saidianges'being adapted to engage the side Aedges of the base of the tire.

' v4. The cornbination withthe rim of a wheel, of an elastic tire consisting of a base provided with a tread of less Vwidth than the base, said `tire being provided with a series of]V trans- ;verse openings to form seats for 'independent' de taching devices., a lining of canvassecured .tosaid base, and independent attaching devices provided with side flanges to engage the projecting sides of the base, whereby'the tire is` secured onto the wheel. 5,.V The combinationl with the riin of a wheel, `of an elastic tire, consisting of a base'and a tread, the tread being of less Width thanfthe` base, said tire being provided with aY series .of` transverse openings or seats intersected by slits, a canvas lining securedto said base,

Iand independent attaching devices provided with side flanges, whereby the tire is secured onto the wheel.

In testimony whereof I afx my signature in the presence of two witnesses. 2.A An elasticv or cushion tire, consisting of t oscAR P. BROWN.

Witnesses:

FRANK E. WATERMAN, FRANK T. EASTON. 

